He was born July 3, 1929 in Wellsville, a son of John M. and Ethel Sloan
Richardson. On Sept. 23, 1950, in Wellsville, he married Marcella M.
McGinnis, who survives.

He was a 1948 graduate of Wellsville High School and had attended the
University of Oklahoma. He served on the Board of Directors of First Trust
Union Bank and belonged to the Wellsville Lions Club and the Elks Lodge in
Wellsville.

He was president of Ebenezer Oil Company. He was a member and past
officer of the New York State Independent Oil Producers Association and was a
member of the Penn Grade Oil Producers Association.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his mother, of Wellsville; four
sons, John M. James S, and Daniel G. Richardson, all of Wellsville, and Mark E.
Richardson of Kendallville, Ind.; and four grandchildren.

Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Saturday at the Embser Funeral Home, where funeral services will be held at 1
p.m. Sunday. Burial will be in Wellsville.